A client is going home after an endoscopic transnasal hypophysectomy. Which statement by the client indicates an adequate understanding of discharge instructions?
a. "I will wear dark glasses whenever I am outdoors."
b. "I will keep food on upper shelves so I do not have to bend over."
c. "I will wash the incision line every day with peroxide and redress it immediately."
d. "I will remember to cough and deep breathe every 2 hours while I am awake."
B
After this surgery, the client must take care to avoid activities that can increase intracranial pres-sure. The client should avoid bending from the waist and should not bear down, cough, or lie flat. With this approach, there is no incision to clean and dress.
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